On September 12th 2018 the European Commission released its proposal for discontinuing seasonal changes of time, repealing Directive 2000/84/EC.
We, CalConnect, are concerned about the short notice of the proposed timing of this change. Practical experience from such changes in the past shows that such changes pose risks to the accuracy of stored time-related data and schedules (meetings, appointments, flights, transit schedules, etc.). While customers need adequate time for budgeting, procurement, and installation of upgrades or replacements, vendors need both time for adequate product planning and implementation as well as market and regulatory pressure for compliance.
As part of our 44th conference (hosted by Google) we organise this public workshop in Zürich that aims to bring together industry experts and policy makers to see how to coop with this and future timezone changes. Everybody who has an interest and meaningful opinion about this topic is invited.
13:30 - 14:00 Arrival and Welcome
14:00 - 17:30 Workshop
18:00 - 20:00 Host reception
Advance registration is required.